Maximum number of accounts created with a phone number

I have reached the maximum number of accounts created on my phone number. If I delete an old iCloud, will I be able to create a new iCloud email with my phone number?

Posted on Nov 11, 2025 11:25 AM

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Nov 11, 2025 11:49 AM in response to laurynas291

I don't see any articles mentioning that exact message but a related message is mentioned in: If you see “The maximum number of free accounts have been activated” - Apple Support where the limit applies to accounts created in a certain time frame (not the total accounts).


Apple apparently limits excessive Apple Account creation, or iCloud activation of web-created accounts, on any one device per year (presumably a 12-month period).



Nov 11, 2025 2:48 PM in response to laurynas291

laurynas291 wrote:

Thank you for you reply. This is a different situation. It is about the device, but not the phone number. I can continue to create, but at the Terms & Conditions when I press to continue it tells me that the phone number has been used too many times.

I suspect it is related but you are welcome to call Apple and ask them for a reason. Refer to this page for Apple Support for different countries ➔

Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support




Nov 11, 2025 8:35 PM in response to Mjk9731

Mjk9731 wrote:

So I’ve been following you for some time but just today I’ve started receiving emails about the people I’ve followed responses. Is this something new ? I haven’t changed any settings so don’t understand why all of a sudden this is happening? Any suggestions?

Sorry, I don't have any. I don't have emails sent about community activities. You may wish to ask this question on the Using Apple Communities forum.

Maximum number of accounts created with a phone number

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